Semana Santa in Moorish Spain's last outpost

"La Dolorosa" is carried down the hill from the Alhambra into the centre of Granada.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:06:12 -0700

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"La Dolorosa" is carried down the hill from the Alhambra into the centre of Granada.

A closer look at the "Paso" (float). The people carrying the float are known as "costaleros" and the red petals you can see covering Jesus' body and the float are rose petals thrown from win ...

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:07:32 -0700

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A closer look at the "Paso" (float). The people carrying the float are known as "costaleros" and the red petals you can see covering Jesus' body and the float are rose petals thrown from win ...

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nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:07:58 -0700

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More Nazareños.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:08:29 -0700

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More Nazareños.

Until recently only men were allowed to wear the conical hats and elaborate tunics of the Narazeños. Although this is changing, many women still wear traditional Spanish dress instead. Walki ...

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:09:06 -0700

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Until recently only men were allowed to wear the conical hats and elaborate tunics of the Narazeños. Although this is changing, many women still wear traditional Spanish dress instead. Walki ...

The Cruz de Guía - "guide cross" - is carried by a Nazareño and leads the processional entourage.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:09:46 -0700

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The Cruz de Guía - "guide cross" - is carried by a Nazareño and leads the processional entourage.

A group of penitent women walk in line.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:10:52 -0700

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A group of penitent women walk in line.

This shows the detailed lace work and lace glove of the traditional dress of Spanish women.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:11:08 -0700

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This shows the detailed lace work and lace glove of the traditional dress of Spanish women.

The candle is specific to Semana Santa and is called a Cirio.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:11:29 -0700

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The candle is specific to Semana Santa and is called a Cirio.

A young girl and Nazareño, both in costume, walk up the street returning to the Alhambra at around eleven thirty in the evening.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:12:14 -0700

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A young girl and Nazareño, both in costume, walk up the street returning to the Alhambra at around eleven thirty in the evening.

The float is carried though Plaza Nueva in the centre of Granada.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:12:51 -0700

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The float is carried though Plaza Nueva in the centre of Granada.

"Costaleros" carrying the float up the hill towards the Alhambra.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:13:50 -0700

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"Costaleros" carrying the float up the hill towards the Alhambra.

A woman in the crowd sings a Saeta - a Catholic flamenco song which sounds like it has heavy Islamic influences

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:14:21 -0700

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A woman in the crowd sings a Saeta - a Catholic flamenco song which sounds like it has heavy Islamic influences

Music is a big part of the celebration and a band follows each float. The music is a distinctive mix of uplifting and melancholy.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:15:22 -0700

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Music is a big part of the celebration and a band follows each float. The music is a distinctive mix of uplifting and melancholy.

At times drums are solemnly beaten alone, without the accompaniment of the other instruments.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:15:48 -0700

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At times drums are solemnly beaten alone, without the accompaniment of the other instruments.

Here the float is being carried the final 100 yards up the hill to the Alhambra. The golden sandstone of the Muslim citadel can be seen in the background. The silver arches around the base o ...

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:17:26 -0700

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Here the float is being carried the final 100 yards up the hill to the Alhambra. The golden sandstone of the Muslim citadel can be seen in the background. The silver arches around the base o ...

As it nears the end of the procession, at around 1am, the float is carried through the arches of the original entrance gate to the Alhambra, built by Yusuf I in 1348.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:18:06 -0700

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As it nears the end of the procession, at around 1am, the float is carried through the arches of the original entrance gate to the Alhambra, built by Yusuf I in 1348.

After the float has been carried into the Alhambra, and the crowds are gone, this couple remain overwhelmed by the emotion of the day.

nobody@smugmug.com (bobhughes) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:05:14 -0700

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After the float has been carried into the Alhambra, and the crowds are gone, this couple remain overwhelmed by the emotion of the day.